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Wednesday, April 23, 2008

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Monday, April 7, 2008

Spring is in the air! In Minot, North Dakota, that means that the temperature is above 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and folks are putting away the winter jackets and putting on the shorts.It's also time for birds to return. Here's a nifty little bird feeder my son Alex (9) put together.

One thing I love about Alex is that if I leave him alone long enough, he'll grab some spare stuff, make up a project and put it together himself. He did this one to fulfill a boy scout requirement.

Get a thick cardboard box--Capri Sun boxes work very well.Cut a door about 3 inches tall by 4 inches wide in the top for putting the food in. (Alex gave it a bend to make it easier to open.Cut a slot about three inches from the bottom. Slot should be 2 inches tall by 3 inches wide.Put two eyelets into the area below the slot, about half an inch in from the sides. Feed a dowel through the eyelets.

What is Blue Knights Boys' Club?

Blue Knights Boys' Club™ is a boys' club aimed at teaching the truths of the Catholic faith to boys through Scripture, saints' biographies, games, crafts and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.Each of the first four years' manuals contains nine virtues or points of faith, activities, saints' biographies as well as suggested talks, craft ideas and game suggestions. The program will eventually cover six-years for boys ages 5 and up.Written by a Marine, Major Dan McGuire, the program is designed to be led by men for boys. The Leader's Manuals for each year contain everything the busy dad needs to start and run his own Blue Knights Boys' Club™ The Member's Guides contain the list of activities, saints biographies, pictures and prayers. Blue Knights Members should be encouraged to purchase their own Member's Guides as photocopying is not permitted.The Club is specifically designed with the busy dad in mind. Well-thought-out talks on the virtues, games to keep active boys focused, and tips on working with boys are all included in the Leader's Manuals.